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Waiting for my Biopsy results.

Rachb19840
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Hi,

I went for an ultrasound on Thursday. I then went for a Mammogram, but it didn't give them any more information so I then had a biopsy.

The doctor advised at the time it wasn't good news and booked me in for a further appointment on the 23rd December, and told me they wouldn't say they thought it was bad news unless they really thought it was.

My results aren't going to be avaliable until next week, but I'm already preparing myself for the worst as the chances of it being benign are very slim.

I'm finding being in limbo and not knowing hard as I don't know what I'm facing.

Is the appointment on the 23rd to have further tests to determine how agressive it is, what stage etc or will I be having surgery straight away? 

What would be the best advice during this period, as I'm struggling with my emotions at times?
 

 

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    Hi, 

    Sorry to meet you here and to hear that the consultant has pretty much prepared you for a cancer diagnosis.  As you had a biopsy at your appointment as long as your results are ready in time (I'm afraid sometimes there are delays due to quantity), but they would contact you if that was the case. You should get your cancer diagnosis and be able to discuss a treatment plan at your scheduled appointment. It's good they've booked you a next appointment already for your results. This means to me that they are satisfied that they will have all the information they need from your biopsies to determine the grade and whether it is aggressive etc. I have been told that they won't know the stage until after surgery, but that does not impact your initial treatment plan. 
     

    The wait is hard, it is an emotional rollercoaster. This time of year, best thing you can do is try to distract yourself with things you enjoy and 'the sparkle of Christmas'. 
     

    I know you won't feel it now, but you will feel better when the detail is confirmed at your next appointment and you know what the treatment plan is, if they are right in their belief that it's not good news. They don't always get or right, hence the biopsies, but I think they mostly do have an inclination from all I've read. 
     

    I know this will be a difficult time for you - I really found posting helped me at that stage, but we're all different. Hope that helps a little. 
     

    Virtual hugs Mickey xx 

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    It definitely is a rollercoaster of emotions. I hope the results aren't too far away, but very glad at the speed it's being dealt with.

    I do think that once I know the plan of action I can then mentally prepare myself for the next steps. I was advised to think the worst and anything less than that would be a bonus. Somehow I don't think that advice is very helpful as all it does it put me in a depressive state.

    I'm going to continue putting a brave face on at work. A select few know but want to keep it confidential. I'm going to keep studying for my Diploma, and also think of the positives in my life.

    Thank you. I really appreciate your response and advice.

     

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    Hi again, 

    I think sometimes people forget that we're all very different. Some people do prefer to think the worst and anything else is a bonus, but for others they need a very different approach and I think sometimes that gets 'lost in translation'. They tailor any cancer treatment to our specific cancer and sometimes people get confused that they have similar cancers but very different treatments, but sometimes miss that our emotional needs are also very different. 
     

    I didn't tell many people either and again different approaches will work for different people and we must do what we know helps us best to manage the emotional rollercoaster. 
     

    yes, go for that diploma, great for your future and managing now positively. 
     

    I hope you get your results soon too and keep posting if it helps you. 
     

    More virtual hugs Mickey xx 

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